Senior Quality Manager

Defour Partnership Ltd; England; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK social care provider is seeking a Senior Quality Manager for Children and Young People's Services. This remote role focuses on driving quality improvement and compliance, requiring significant experience in residential care and knowledge of Ofsted frameworks. Competitive salary and development opportunities are offered, making it a chance to instigate real change in the lives of children and young people.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Employee benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience within children and young people's residential care.
• In-depth knowledge of Ofsted frameworks and the Children Act.
• Proven leadership experience in quality, compliance, and service transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic quality planning and performance.
• Drive continuous improvement through quality assurance.
• Build strong relationships with regulators and local authorities.

Skills

Experience in children's residential care

Knowledge of Ofsted frameworks

Leadership in quality and compliance

Data analysis and reporting skills

Collaborative leadership

Education

Health or social care qualification (desirable)

Job description

Overview

Senior Quality Manager (Children and Young People). Location: Remote (with travel — ideally based within 1 hour of Eastleigh, Hampshire). Salary: £42,500 - £47,500 per annum. Contract: Permanent, Full Time.

About the Role

Defour Partnership are proud to be working in collaboration with a leading UK social care provider to recruit a Senior Quality Manager (Children and Young People's Services).

This is a unique opportunity for a passionate and experienced quality professional to lead change, drive improvement, and make a real impact on the lives of children and young people. You\'ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the organisation\'s quality strategy, ensuring services consistently achieve excellence and provide the very best outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic quality planning and performance across children and young people\'s services.
• Drive continuous improvement through robust quality assurance and risk management.
• Champion best practice, innovation, and regulatory excellence.
• Support service mobilisation, transformation, and post-inspection improvement.
• Build strong relationships with regulators, local authorities, and sector partners.
• Coach and mentor operational leaders to deliver outstanding outcomes.

About You

• Significant experience within children and young people\'s residential care.
• In-depth knowledge of Ofsted frameworks and the Children Act.
• Proven leadership experience in quality, compliance, and service transformation.
• Skilled in data analysis, audit, and regulatory reporting.
• A collaborative leader who can inspire and influence across multi-site services.
• Health or social care qualification desirable, but not essential.
• Must have experience working with Ofsted and CAMHS.

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive salary £42,500 - £47,500.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Access to wellbeing support and employee benefits.
• The chance to work with a forward-thinking organisation with bold ambitions for growth.
• A role with genuine impact, autonomy, and influence.

Apply Today

If you\'re passionate about driving quality and want to make a difference in children and young people\'s lives, we\'d love to hear from you. To apply or for a confidential discussion, please contact Defour Partnership directly.